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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a celebration of
sustainable agriculture and local garlic!
The Richmond Garlic Fest returns to Terra Nova Rural Park on Saturday, August 15 for a day of local food, live music, family activities and all things garlic. Enjoy live birds-of-prey demonstrations, environmental and community exhibitors, local vendors, artists and artisans, and plenty of garlic-themed fun.
Admission is by donation, with a suggested minimum donation of $5 per person. All proceeds support the Sharing Farm’s work growing and sharing fresh produce with Richmond residents experiencing food insecurity.
Throughout the Festival
Garlic
Hundreds of pounds of locally grown garlic of different varieties for sale
Local Food
Mouth-watering, garlic-inspired dishes by local chefs
Garlic Ice Cream
Take a culinary adventure and sample our unique garlic ice cream
Raptor Demonstrations
Birds of prey demonstrations
with expert bird handlers
Little Cloves Kids’ Zone
Nature based, family friendly activities
Farmer’s Market
Find fresh Sharing Farm produce
alongside local, artisanal products
Tool Sharpening
Bring your knives, gardening tools and more, 50% of proceeds go to the Sharing Farm
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Live Music
From high-energy rock covers to laid-back folk, enjoy live music from School of Rock, the Saltchuckers and David McArthur.
Talks
Nature talks on pollinators and birds and a talk on natural dyes from Musqueam artisit Rita Point Kompst.
Ecology
Discover the incredible natural world of Terra Nova Park - booths on bats, bees, birds and more!
Farm Tours
Join us for an opportunity to learn about the sustainable agriculture practices that take place at the Sharing Farm
Artists and Artisans
Local artists and artisans showcasing
their work
Community
Gather and connect with like-minded community members
FAQ
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